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Center For Journalism Media and Democracy (CJMD)

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The University of Washington's (UW) hub for research, teaching and public discussion about the forces shaping information practices, media cultures and core democratic values.

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Center For Journalism Media and Democracy (CJMD) @uwcjmd.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Recent events at CJMD explored political violence, government transparency, and how journalism can better cover global conflict. More here in our Spring 2026 newsletter: cjmd.com.uw.edu/cjmd-quarter...
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CJMD Quarterly - Spring 2026 - CJMD
Stay updated with the Winter 2026 inaugural edition of the Center for Journalism, Media, and Democracy newsletter, featuring research, events, and insights on pressing issues in journalism, media, and...
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Center For Journalism Media and Democracy (CJMD) @uwcjmd.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
“With creativity and resourcefulness, food pantries weather hard times again” ⁠— Published in Source NM and the Indiana Capital Chronicle. Written by UW undergrads Annika Hauer and Elizah Lourdes Rendorio (and students from partner institutions). Read it here: urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
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With creativity and resourcefulness, food pantries weather hard times again • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Food pantries in Indiana and across the country look to local grocers, college students, churches, K-12 schools, restaurants and bakeries for donations of food, or grow their own on rooftop gardens, o...
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Center For Journalism Media and Democracy (CJMD) @uwcjmd.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
“Data centers push power grids — and communities — to the breaking point” ⁠— published in the Maryville Forum (TN) and the Columbia Missourian (MO). Written by UW undergrad Evelyn Archibald and Sophia Sostrin (and students from partner institutions). Read it here: urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
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Data centers push power grids — and communities — to the breaking point
Last year, data centers made up 4% of all U.S. electricity consumption, usage projected to grow by 133% in five years.
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Center For Journalism Media and Democracy (CJMD) @uwcjmd.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
This fall, a cohort of undergrad journalists partnered with Statehouse Newsroom to localize national stories, offering an alternative to journalism’s default to competition and centralization. The first stories are now published in IN, MO, TN, and NM. Links incoming...
This fall, a cohort of undergrad journalists partnered with Statehouse Newsroom to localize national stories, offering an alternative to journalism’s default to competition and centralization.This fall, a cohort of undergrad journalists partnered with Statehouse Newsroom to localize national stories, offering an alternative to journalism’s default to competition and centralization.This fall, a cohort of undergrad journalists partnered with Statehouse Newsroom to localize national stories, offering an alternative to journalism’s default to competition and centralization.
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Center For Journalism Media and Democracy (CJMD) @uwcjmd.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Meagan Doll is heading from UW to CU Boulder! 🎓 After seven years as a master’s, Ph.D., and postdoc at the CJMD, she’s ready to teach and mentor the next generation of journalists. Read about her journey here: cjmd.com.uw.edu/meagan-doll-...
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Meagan Doll Reflects on Her Time at the CJMD Ahead of Move to CU Boulder - CJMD
From UW graduate student to CU Boulder faculty member, Doll […]
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Center For Journalism Media and Democracy (CJMD) @uwcjmd.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Political violence has become a feature of American political life. Last week, CJMD hosted The New Yorker’s Benjamin Wallace-Wells for a conversation on political violence in the U.S., drawing from his article “In the Line of Fire.” Read the full recap: cjmd.com.uw.edu/cjmd-hosts-c...
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CJMD Hosts Conversation on Rising Political Violence With New Yorker Writer Benjamin Wallace-Wells - CJMD
New Yorker staff writer Benjamin Wallace-Wells spoke at the University of Washington about political violence in the U.S., discussing threats against elected officials and insights from his article “I...
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Center For Journalism Media and Democracy (CJMD) @uwcjmd.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
CJMD Fellow and veteran journalist Austin Jenkins discusses changes in the journalism industry and the student journalists who inspire him in Thurston Talk's new profile. Read it here: www.thurstontalk.com/2026/01/10/p...
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People in Public Service: Austin Jenkins  - ThurstonTalk
Veteran Olympia journalist Austin Jenkins has seen an avalanche of changes in the news business during his award-winning career.
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Center For Journalism Media and Democracy (CJMD) @uwcjmd.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
A fresh start for the new year—and for journalism! The CJMD quarterly newsletter is here, bringing you research, events, and insights on journalism, media, and democracy—from Washington state to the wider world. 📬 Delivered just once per quarter. Read it here: cjmd.com.uw.edu/cjmd-quarter...
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CJMD Quarterly - Winter 2026 - CJMD
Stay updated with the Winter 2026 inaugural edition of the Center for Journalism, Media, and Democracy newsletter, featuring research, events, and insights on pressing issues in journalism, media, and...
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Center For Journalism Media and Democracy (CJMD) @uwcjmd.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
How do we understand democracy in a digital world? 🇰🇷🤝🇺🇸 At the KU x UW CJMD symposium, researchers explored how social media shapes our confidence, our conflicts, and who feels included in digital politics. Read more here: cjmd.com.uw.edu/connecting-k...
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Center For Journalism Media and Democracy (CJMD) @uwcjmd.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
A fresh look at journalism’s changing role, why trust has fractured, and how strong reporting continues to hold democracy together. 🗞️✨ If you care about the future of truth, this one’s for you. Read the full article — cjmd.com.uw.edu/why-journali...
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Why Journalism Matters to Democracy - CJMD
Certain news outlets make their missions clear right from the […]
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Center For Journalism Media and Democracy (CJMD) @uwcjmd.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Behind every healthy democracy is a free press and informed public. 💡 At the CJMD, we’re working to understand how journalism and media uphold (or undermine) that foundation. Learn more about us and how to get involved. Link: cjmd.com.uw.edu
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Center For Journalism Media and Democracy (CJMD) @uwcjmd.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Student journalism is no longer just training; it’s the front line of free expression. At UW's CJMD, student reporters, lawyers, and faculty unpacked the chilling effects, legal dilemmas, and institutional pressures shaping campus newsrooms today. Read: cjmd.com.uw.edu/uw-panel-exp...
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UW Panel Explores Student Press Rights and Free Expression - CJMD
Student journalists reveal chilling effects, legal dilemmas, and financial pressures while reporting on campus conflicts.
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Center For Journalism Media and Democracy (CJMD) @uwcjmd.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
You're invited: Explore social media and political communication at the Korea University & University of Washington CJMD Research Symposium! Small, interactive, and collaborative. 💡 Featuring scholars Sangwon Lee and Russell Hansen 🧠 Register today: www.eventbrite.com/e/1853399992...
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Korea University & UW CJMD Research Symposium
Join us for a virtual research symposium bringing together Korea University and UW CJMD scholars!
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Center For Journalism Media and Democracy (CJMD) @uwcjmd.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
RSVP for our upcoming event! Public Media Under Pressure: Why It Matters and What Can Be Done Speakers: • Rob Dunlop (Cascade PBS) • David Fischer (KNKX) • Tina Pamintuan (KUOW) • Matthew Powers (UW/CJMD) Tues, June 3 | 5–6:30 PM Mary Gates Hall 389 RSVP at the link below.
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Public Media Under Pressure: Why It Matters & What Can Be Done
A conversation with local public media leaders on current challenges and pathways forward for sustaining service journalism.
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Center For Journalism Media and Democracy (CJMD) @uwcjmd.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
📢 New from CJMD co-director Matt Powers: In The Conversation @us.theconversation.com, he breaks down the growing role of public and nonprofit media in local journalism, and what’s at risk as defunding efforts target NPR and PBS.
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Trump targets NPR and PBS as public and nonprofit media account for a growing share of local news coverage
Public media can’t replace everything that’s been lost during journalism’s economic crisis. But it has plugged some major holes, particularly at the local level.
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Center For Journalism Media and Democracy (CJMD) @uwcjmd.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
📢 New from CJMD co-director Matt Powers: In The Conversation @us.theconversation.com, he breaks down the growing role of public and nonprofit media in local journalism, and what’s at risk as defunding efforts target NPR and PBS.
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Trump targets NPR and PBS as public and nonprofit media account for a growing share of local news coverage
Public media can’t replace everything that’s been lost during journalism’s economic crisis. But it has plugged some major holes, particularly at the local level.
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Center For Journalism Media and Democracy (CJMD) @uwcjmd.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Our report on Statehouse Journalism in Transition is out! Thanks to our great research team including @meagandoll.bsky.social, Matt Powers, Patricia Moy and Russell Hansen, who have been tracking changes in state-government reporting, using Washington State as a case study.
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